He’s young, telegenic, and can whip up roasted red pepper and leek soup while most guys his age can’t work the microwave. He’s Dave Lieberman, the 25-year-old host of the Food Network’s first-ever Web series, Eat This With Dave Lieberman, launching Nov. 21 (www.FoodTV.com). We sat down with him at NYC’s WD-50 restaurant to chat about taking the heat outside the kitchen.

Groupies The weirdest thing was a father who offered his daughter to me. He sent pictures of her in, like, a ballet leotard.

Roommates I don’t feel the need to upgrade. Downgrade, maybe. We need to put another wall in my bedroom so I can have another roommate.

Celeb Chefs Oh yeah, Bobby [Flay] doesn’t care about the money. [Laughs] Easy for them to say, ‘You don’t go into restaurants for the money,’ while their bank accounts are burgeoning.